Bali is an Indonesian province and the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands. The province is located east of Java and west of Lombok and includes the island of Bali and some smaller neighboring islands, in particular Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. The provincial capital Denpasar is the most densely populated city of the Lesser Sunda Islands and the second largest in East Indonesia after Makassar. Bali is the only Hindu-majority province in Indonesia, with 83.5% of the population joining Balinese Hinduism.
Bali is Indonesia’s most important tourist destination, which has seen a significant increase in tourists since the 1980s. The tourism business accounts for 80% of its economy. It is known for its sophisticated arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking and music. The Indonesian International Film Festival is held every year in Bali. In March 2017, Bali was recognized by TripAdvisor as the World’s Best Destination for the Traveler’s Choice Award.
Bali is part of the Coral Triangle, the region with the highest biodiversity in the sea. In this area alone, there are more than 500 coral species that build reefs. By comparison, this is about seven times as much as throughout the Caribbean. Most recently, Bali hosted the annual meetings of Miss World 2013 and 2018 of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group. Bali is home to the Subak irrigation system, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is also home to a United Confederation of Kingdoms consisting of 10 traditional royal Balinese houses, each governing a specific geographical area. The covenant is the successor of the kingdom of Bali. The royal houses are not recognized by the Indonesian government. However, they originated before the Dutch colonization.
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